The Natural History of Earth
Debating Long-Term Change in the Geosphere and Biosphere
Published on 27. September 2006
236 pages
978-1-134-24644-1 (ISBN)
Description
Using a broad selection of classic and current sources, The Natural History of the Earth probes selected discussions within biology, climatology, geology, and geomorphology and explores a selection of debates about Earth and life history, considering their origins and their present state-of-play.
After outlining the arguments, placing them in an historical context and indicating their significance, the book goes on to deal with specific debates. In the geosphere section, topics covered include geological processes, the bombardment hypothesis, frigid climates and cataclysmic floods, and in the section concerning the biosphere, the topics covered include evolutionary patterns, mass extinctions, patterns in life's history and life-environment connections.
Written in a clear and accessible style, this volume will interest Earth and life scientists, physical geographers and any informed person fascinated by long-term Earth history. This accessible volume is illustrated throughout with over fifty informative diagrams, photographs, tables and over 700 references.
After outlining the arguments, placing them in an historical context and indicating their significance, the book goes on to deal with specific debates. In the geosphere section, topics covered include geological processes, the bombardment hypothesis, frigid climates and cataclysmic floods, and in the section concerning the biosphere, the topics covered include evolutionary patterns, mass extinctions, patterns in life's history and life-environment connections.
Written in a clear and accessible style, this volume will interest Earth and life scientists, physical geographers and any informed person fascinated by long-term Earth history. This accessible volume is illustrated throughout with over fifty informative diagrams, photographs, tables and over 700 references.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Illustrations
10 Tables, black and white; 53 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Halftones, black and white; 56 Illustrations, black and white
File size
12,36 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-24644-1 (9781134246441)
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Richard John Huggett
The Natural History of Earth
Debating Long-Term Change in the Geosphere and Biosphere
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Richard John Huggett
The Natural History of Earth
Debating Long-Term Change in the Geosphere and Biosphere
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08/2006
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Person
Richard John Huggett is a Reader in Physical Geography in the University of Manchester
Content
1. Introducing Debates 2. Building the Earth 3. Bombarding the Earth 4. Freezing the Earth 5. Flooding the Earth 6. Evolving Life 7. Destroying Life 8. History of Life 9. Life in Control?
